Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars with Dates
These Healthy Vegan Snickers Bars have a soft nougat layer, a creamy caramel center, and the crunch of peanuts, all covered in chocolate. These delicious bars are the plant-based version of the classic Halloween candy.
Equipment
Ingredients
Nougat
- 2 Cups Oat Flour
- ⅓ Cup Nut Butter
- ⅓ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Caramel
- 1 Pound Medjool Dates about 3 loose cups or 26 dates
- ⅓ Cup Peanut Butter
- ⅔ Cup Peanuts
Chocolate
- 14 Ounces Vegan Dark Chocolate
- Kosher Salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix nougat ingredients until combined. Press into a 9x9" pan lined with parchment. Freeze until solid, 20 minutes.
- Blend dates and peanut butter in a food processor. The mixture will form a ball.
- Press the date mixture on top of the nougat. Then press the peanuts into the dates - make sure they are secure. Freeze again to set, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the freezer and lift the parchment out of the pan. Slice into bars - I made 18, but you can make more or less.
- In a microwave-safe dish, heat the chocolate on 50% power. Stir every 30-60 seconds to avoid burning the chocolate.
- Using a fork, dip each bar in chocolate. Then place on a wire rack to drip. Sprinkle with salt and top with a few peanuts, to decorate. (Alternatively, drizzle the chocolate on top of the bars - this is much quicker.) Return the bars to the freezer for 5 minutes to set. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg